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The Carrie Diaries has cast its young Samantha Jones--and judging by the actress's photo, they've already done a better job than casting Carrie, in the physical sense, anyway--no offense to AnnaSophia Robb, but we all know she doesn't look like Sarah Jessica Parker in the slightest. {E! Online} Abbey Lee Kershaw continues her triumphant modeling comeback in shiny animal skins for Gucci's Fall 2013 campaign. {Fashion Gone Rogue} Expect to see a lot more bright yellow in shopping areas near you--Kate Spade Saturday is planning a huge expansion (and will probably surpass big sister, regular Kate Spade). {WWD, subscription required} Acting out the fantasy of broke people everywhere, Maxine Hargreaves-Adams has swooped in to save UK brand Nicole Farhi from administration. {Vogue UK}

A seemingly age-defying Winona Ryder (Wino forever?) graces the latest cover of Interview. {NY Daily News} Giancarlo Giammetti, star of Valentino: The Last Emperor and longtime business partner of the brand, is penning a juicy autobiography including more than 50,000 photos snapped over the last 50 years. {WWD, Subscription required.} Suzy Menkes doesn't sound too thrilled about The Met's highly anticipated Punk: Chaos to Couture exhibit. {NY Times} What inspired the birth of Chanel No.5? Comprising 240 curated elements, the "No.5 Culture Chanel" exhibit launched in Paris yesterday to offer a deeper understanding about the fragrance's origins. {WWD, Subscription required.}